Orchard Vale Community School

Orchard Vale Community School: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Orchard Vale Community School's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Orchard Vale Community School's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in May 2023, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Orchard Vale Community School?

Orchard Vale Community School has 311 pupils on roll.

What ages does Orchard Vale Community School take?

Orchard Vale Community School admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Orchard Vale Community School located?

Orchard Vale Community School is located in Barnstaple, EX32 8QY, Devon.

How do I apply to Orchard Vale Community School?

Orchard Vale Community School is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How close do you need to live to get into Orchard Vale Community School?

Distance did not decide places at Orchard Vale Community School for 2026-27 (Reception): every applicant who applied on time was offered a place, so there was no cut-off distance. This changes year to year; check the current year's figures before relying on it.

What is the largest ethnic background at Orchard Vale Community School?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 93.6% of pupils at Orchard Vale Community School are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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